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Natural selection has shaped human psychological adaptations over time from "summary" of The Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology, Volume 1 by David M. Buss
The process of natural selection has played a crucial role in shaping the psychological adaptations of human beings throughout evolutionary history. This means that over time, certain psychological traits and behaviors have been favored by natural selection because they increased the chances of survival and reproduction in our ancestors. For example, traits such as the fear of snakes, the tendency to form alliances with others, and the ability to recognize facial expressions of emotion have likely been shaped by natural selection. These adaptations would have he...
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